A Glasgow piper was left beaming with pride when a tune he composed was played at King Charles' Coronation.
Finlay Johnston, from Milngavie, wrote the song named 'King Charles III' to play for His Majesty at Dumfries House during one of his fundraising events months prior to the crowning.
However, the 37-year-old watched from his sofa on May 6 as the song he wrote was shown to millions of homes who tuned in to the spectacle from around the globe.
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The piper told Glasgow Live: "Over the years I've been fortunate enough to have played several times for His Majesty prior to him becoming King. We would play at events at Dumfries House towards the end of the night for HM and his guests.
"I was recently asked to play again at one of these events but this would be the first time playing for him as King Charles.
"It had been on my mind for years to compose a tune for him but it seemed like this was a fitting time to do it.
"I played the tune for the King at Dumfires House in January. We spoke afterwards and he thanked me for composing it.
"It was then picked up by the Director of the Army School of Piping, Major Gordon Rowan MBE, and he asked if the tune was available to be played for the Coronation."
Finlay is a world renowned piper, having won the coveted Glenfiddich Piping Championship on two occasions.
However, seeing a tune he composed being played in Buckingham Palace Gardens is up there with some of his greatest achievements.
The 37-year-old said:"I felt very honoured that it was used
"My wife sat beside me on the couch while I composed it. Then we were sat on the same couch watching it on TV months later, which was quite surreal.
"I am very grateful that it was chosen to be played at the Coronation. It was quite emotional listening to it being played back by the pipes and drums. I thought they did a fantastic job."
King Charles and Queen Camilla watched over the pipe band as they belted out the jovial tune.
Those who viewed the event loved the song composed by the Glaswegian. One person on social media called it 'stunning' and another even suggested that it should replace the national anthem
Finlay said:"The tune was played at quite a poignant moment, just after the Royal Salute and before the King left.
"I’m very lucky to have played a small part in such a historical event"
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